Word 2016 Symbol Shortcuts

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In Word 2016 you can insert common symbols by using these keyboard shortcuts. Use these keyboard shortcuts instead of the Insert→Symbol command to insert common typographical symbols.

Symbol	Shortcut
Em dash	Alt+Ctrl+minus sign
En dash	Ctrl+minus sign
Copyright	Alt+Ctrl+C
Registered trademark	Alt+Ctrl+R
Trademark	Alt+Ctrl+T
Ellipsis	Alt+Ctrl+period

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